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7 Indian-origin persons charged in million dollar insider trading scheme

Seven Indian-origin persons have been charged by US federal authorities with insider trading in a scheme through which they made over a million dollars in illegal profits.

Russia says it will drastically cut military activity near Kyiv, Chernihiv

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators held the first face-to-face meeting between the sides in more than two weeks on Tuesday, amid Russia's invasion of its neighbour, now in its fifth week

Fire breaks out at Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan's Alwar

The cause of the blaze, which erupted on Monday evening and has been burning an area of around five to seven sq km, is yet to be ascertained

UN envoy says Sudan could face economic and security collapse

The U.N. envoy said that the stakes are high and the aspirations of the Sudanese people for a prosperous, civilian-led, democratic future are at risk.

Canada selects the F-35 and starts talks with Lockheed Martin

Canada is planning to buy 88 new fighter jets to replace its CF-18s.

Allegations made in NCLT petition downright untruthful: Max Group Chairman

Analjit Singh refuted the allegations made against him by his wife Neelu Analjit Singh in a petition filed before the NCLT

'CODA', directed by Sian Heder, wins best picture trophy at 2022 Oscars

"CODA", an intimate and heartwarming story about a family, scripted history by becoming the first film with a cast of predominantly deaf actors to win the top Oscar prize

El Salvador declares state of emergency amid wave of gang-related killings

El Salvador's congress granted President Nayib Bukele request to declare a state of emergency early Sunday amid a wave of gang-related killings over the weekend.

Market cap of 7 of 10 most valued companies tumbles over Rs 1.14 trn

Reliance Industries added Rs 79,188.07 crore in valuation and Infosys gained Rs 9,404.12 crore.

Yemen rebels strike oil depot in Saudi city hosting F1 race

Journalists covering practice saw the smoke rise over the city around 5:40 pm

US President Joe Biden visits Poland, a complex ally on Ukraine's doorstep

Before Biden returns to Washington on Saturday, he is expected to address the Polish people

Fire in Saudi city ahead of F1 race; Houthis claim attacks

While Saudi Arabia and its state-run oil behemoth Saudi Aramco did not immediately acknowledge the blaze, it appeared to be centred on the same fuel depot that the Houthis had attacked in recent days

Explainer: What made North Korea test giant new ICBM?

North Korea is showing signs that it may be restoring tunnels at its nuclear testing ground that it detonated in 2018

Chinese foreign minister arrives in India on unannounced visit

Wang flew into New Delhi from Kabul and is set to hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Friday morning

Searchers find wing, engine parts from China eastern plane crash

Hundreds of searchers wearing rubber boots and full rain gear headed into muddy, forested hills in southern China on Thursday to try to find the second black box from a China Eastern passenger jet

Russian stock market, crushed by Ukraine invasion, will partially reopen

Russia plans to reopen its stock market for limited trading on Thursday, nearly one month after shares plunged and the exchange was shut down following the invasion of Ukraine.

'Won't quit', says Pak PM Imran Khan as 3 allies set to join Opposition

3 key allies of the Pakistan govt of PM Khan - Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan, Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid and Balochistan Awami Party are set to join the Opposition before the no-confidence vote

A month in, Ukraine fights on, makes Moscow pay a high price

Major Russian objectives remain unfulfilled. The capital, Kyiv, has been repeatedly hit but not taken or even encircled.

Amid Russia-Ukraine war, wheat farmers look to alter planting patterns

Countries like Australia and India have responded with increased grain exports, but there's little room for others to immediately do the same, mainly due to recurrent drought, experts have said

Discoms owe Rs 1 trillion to power generating firms till Feb: Power Min

The outstanding amount of the discoms (power distribution companies) becomes overdue after 45 days of raising the bill for supply of power by gencos.